As a person receiving Medicare benefits, how can I help to identify ways to prevent Medicare Fraud and Abuse?
First of all, you should review your Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) and compare it to the information you have kept for these service dates. Secondly, if you disagree with the services, it is important to discuss them with the provider of the services. If the provider billed the services in error, you will receive a corrected MSN. If you feel further investigation is needed due to possible fraud or abuse, call 1-800-MEDICARE. In the last decade, the Medicare Home Health Benefit was one of the fastest growing benefits in the Medicare Program. Visit the CMS Web Site to learn more about this Medicare service and action you can take to protect your benefit.
